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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text outlines happenings in neighboring towns with mentions of September notices and postponed events. The readable fragments hint at local happenings and timing but lack clear details.
E P Nelson was honored Friday evening at the Knights of Pythias gathering. L P Nelson and Foga P spoke on Pythiarism. Music by the Alta Knights orchestra and a local male quartet complemented the evening with selections and a closing lunch.
Service notes from St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor E F Webking. Next Sunday morning program includes English language service at 2 pm with a noon session and a focus on the Servites.
A rough high school football game on Thanksgiving sees Alta defeat Aurelia 7 to 0. Key moments include a 20 yard pass mishap by Aurelia, late in the second quarter, leading to Alta's lone touchdown and successful goal kick.
County seat reports an important business change as Carl Goeb purchases his brother John Goeb’s interest in the Cherokee Creamery. Mary A. Sage, top scholar from Cherokee High, makes first team at State University of Town Chiefs head to LeMars for the Thanksgiving classic. Cherokee Braves suffer a 19 to 0 loss without Captain Spence. Mr and Mrs Peter Rosene of Gero celebrate golden wedding anniversary. they wed November 24, 1877 in Cherokee. Rev Lambly receives a $500 check from Duplex programs supporting church ministers.
An Iowa survey across 18 townships in Story Jefferson Cherokee Cedar Fayette and Montgomery counties traces farm mortgage debt from 1918 to 1925. Debt per acre rose from 56 to 103.40 at the 1921 inflation peak, then eased to 95 by 1925 amid foreclosures and settlements. Mortgageed land rose from 38 percent in 1915 to 50.4 percent in 1925. Land values jumped to 233 per acre by 1920 then declined, with private lenders waning after 1920 as banks and insurers increased holdings.
Fire broke out under the west roof of the Wm. Westphal home Sunday fore noon, unknown origin, raiding the roof and second story southwest room. Firefighters saved furniture after neighbors removed items. insurance paid $400.
Dr. A H Eddy bought the Fairchild Bros eighty acres located two miles from his own property. He traded his land for the deal and will gain possession March 1. Asa Whit holds the land for another year and the Fairchild brothers will reside on the farm until March 1.
The Every Child's Magazine for November is in. Books donated include Tour of the World in Eighty Days by J Verne The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith by Spurgeon Sketches from Texas Siftings by Sweet and Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope.
A man received a brief sentence of ten days after making a short remark in court. The unidentified speaker snapped a comment prior to judgment, and authorities imposed the minimal confinement as punishment.
Cheroke Times reports Charles Kannenberg of Pitcher township is presumed to have died without a will. He executed a trust deed to Gust Wogahn and John C. Wogahn for all real and personal property, with heirs to share equally after his death. Land totaling about 440 acres across sections 24 and 18 in township 91, ranges 89 and 8 is involved, with portions in Cherokee County and Buena Vista jurisdiction. Heirs named include Fred Wogahn John C. Wogahn Gust Wogahn Ed Wogahn William Kannenberg Carl Kannenberg Emma Borgwart Minnie Woghan and Emma Sump.
Cherokee Chief Elmer Hansen, a farmer west of Quimby, fell victim to lockjaw after an accident in a corn picker. His hand injury cost a thumb. six of twelve reported picker injuries in Cherokee and Buena Vista counties required amputation. Martin Kimblad of Tilden township also lost a hand last week in a similar incident.
Gust Ryden buys P R Moser’s stake in a clothing store, renaming it Ryden Clothing. Alta mourns the death of Carl Otto Kruse after a brief illness. Alta to host visitingSwedish pair Mr and Madame Dalin seeking 6000 Swedish descendants. Alta football captain Oliver Langen praised in Cherokee papers as hopeful for all state team.
A brief local note records Mrs Julius Jordan being affected by a storm at Lake Nisited Sunday evening near the home of Wm Streff.
A. J. Maltby sold three sorrel draft horses to the Sioux Horse and Mule Co. at high prices, after emphasizing that proper care and feeding raise value. The trio weighed 1760 to 1850 pounds and were shipped from Sioux City to Denver. He urged farmers to avoid neglect, noting well cared-for horses bring top prices rather than those left to forage.
Sermon by pastor J. F. Moore on Sunday morning and evening with a talk titled A Holy War from Revelation chapters twelve and thirteen. A surprise music number is planned for Sunday evening and parishioners are invited to attend and see ads for advertising.
Ten years ago Samuel Whitehouse died from injuries after an auto accident. James Jensen died at Bates hospital after a brief illness from blood poisoning. Paddy Siglin surprised the home folks by dropping in on them from Porland Oregon. From Camp Mills New York Rainbow division members head to France Ronald Dyslin Henry Grashof Harold Peterson George Marcher Everett McManus and Wm Striker. Twenty years ago hogs priced 3.00 to 8.50 corn 48 to 60c oats 41 to 42c wheat 80 to 85c butter 20c eggs 22c. Rev Krushar installed as pastor of the German Evangelical church. F L Crepps to hold public sale December 5 two miles northeast of Aurelia W Dice is the auctioneer.
A brief local for sale notice hints at fast results for a listed item. The column invites readers to try the listing once to see immediate interest and potential buyer responses.
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